Big Jabe

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The story follows Addy, a young slave who discovers Jabe, a mysterious boy with extraordinary abilities, while fishing. As Jabe rapidly matures into a powerful man capable of incredible feats, including single-handedly harvesting cotton and rejuvenating a workhorse, strange occurrences unfold at the Plenty Plantation. With slaves vanishing under enigmatic circumstances, Addy suspects Jabe's involvement and grapples with the implications of his powers in their harsh reality. The narrative explores themes of hope, freedom, and the supernatural.